Seiko BP-6000 User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

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Chiba, Japan

Warning:

“This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

— Reorient the receiving antenna — Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

“It is necessary to use shielded interconnect cables to insure compliance with FCC Class B limits for radio frequency emissions."

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

OWNER'S MANUAL

1998 SEIKO Precision Inc.

18-pin wide-carriage

dot matrix printer

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SEIKO Precision Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

- Outline of the International ENERGY STAR O ffice Equipment Program -

The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an innternational program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effecyively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which businness proprietors can participare voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiler, and copiers. Their standarads and logos uniform among participating nations.

This manual is for the following two models of the printer.

Although these two models, Model A and Model B, look different, the difference is only the appearance of the casing areas at the front. The functions of these models are very much the same.

Refer to the manual of the model Model A, for the manual of the model Model B.

Model A

Model B

Contents

Unpacking the printer ........... 1

Quick startu p ......................... 2

1 . Introduction

Features ................................... 3

Options and expendables ............... 4

Printer description ...................... 6

2 . Setting up

Installing the paper rack ............... 10

Installing the sound seal cover ........ 10

Installing the ribbon cassette ........ 11

Connecting the computer .............. 12

Connecting the power cord ............. 12

Loading the paper ........................ 1 3

Adjusting the print head position....... 15

3 . Control panel and operations

Control panel and indicators ........... 1 6

Paper parking ............................. 20

Printing test pattern ..................... 21

Teari n g o ff a form ........................ 2 2

Power On Operation summary ........... 23

4 . Basic setup options

About basic setup options ............. 24

Selecting font style ..................... 26

Selecting character spacing ............ 27

Selecting page length for fanfold paper 28

Selecting single sheet paper size......... 29

Printing multipart paper ................ 3 0

Loading user setup options ............ 30

Printing list of option settings ....... 30

5 . Extended setup options

About extended setup options ......... 31

Basic setup option summury ............ 32

Extended setup option summury......... 33

Setting top of form position .......... 35

Paper width ............................... 35

Setting maximum print line length . .. 35

Line feed spacing ........................ 36

Override bottom margi n ................ 36

Autoscroll mode .......................... 37

Label mode ................................ 3 7

Set default page length ................. 38

Disable paper out detection ............ 38

Disable paper out buzzer ............... 3 8

Skip over perforation ................... 39

Line Feed Speed............................ 39

Set CSF (cut sheet feeder) type ......... 3 9

Emulation ................................. 40

National font style ...................... 40

Code page .................................. 41

EURO symbol(ISO 8859-1).................41

Slashed zero................................. 4 2

Character table ........................... 42

Carriage return (CR) ..................... 42

Line feed (LF) ............................ 43

Set vertical tabs (VT) in BP-A/I mode . 43

IBM 20 cpi character spacing .......... 43

IBM download character table ......... 43

Set italic character style ................ 44

Set bold character style ................ 4 4

Enable bar code command ............... 45

Set bar code type ......................... 45

Bar code size ............................. 46

Interface type ............................. 47

Parity bits ................................ 47

Data length ............................... 47

Stop bit ................................... 47

Communication protocol ............... 48

Communication speed ................... 48

Serial error check ........................ 48

CST signal setting ........................ 49

DSR signal setting........................ 49

CD signal setting ......................... 49

Communication buffer size ............ 50

ERROR/PE signal setting................ 50

Print direction ............................ 50

Invert LCD Display......................... 51

Energy Star ................................. 51

Saving user setup options .............. 51

Restore factory default setups ......... 52

Software controlled setup .............. 53

Reset Lock................................... 53

6 . Setting the application software

About printer driver ..................... 54

Printer driver selection ................. 54

7 . Troubleshooting

Error messages ............................ 55

Problem guide ............................. 56

Input hexadecimal dump mode ......... 57

8 . Maintenance

Cleaning .................................. 58

Lubrication ............................... 59

Printer cover removal ................... 59

Vertical alignment mode ................ 61

Appendices

A. Specifications

Printing specifications ............. 63

Parallel interface specifications . . 66

Serial interface specifications .... 67

Other specifications ................ 68

B. Control code summary

IBM mode ............................. 69

FX mode ............................... 74

BP-A/I mode ........................... 80

Setup options control codes ....... 84

Bar code control codes ............... 88

C. Character sets

FX Italic character set ............... 91

FX Italic character set, extended.... 91

FX Graphic character set ............ 92

FX Graphic character set, extended 9 2

IBM character set 1 .................. 93

IBM character set 2 .................. 93

IBM all character set ................ 9 4

International character set ......... 94

BP-A character set ................... 95

BP-I character set 1 ................. 9 5

BP-I character set 2 ................. 9 6

Code Pages ............................. 97

❏Power sourc e

• Be sure to insert the power plug only in a wall unit of the voltage designated in the voltage selector switch and on the rating plate on the back of the unit.

• Do not place the power cord near heat sources or place heavy objects on it. Do not bend or twist the power cord.

❏Foreign matter and water

• Keep your hands and personal items, such as scarfs and ties, away from the carriage mechanism while the printer is operating. The carriage moves with considerable force.

• Keep the printer dry. If you accidentally spill water on the machine, turn the power off immediately and wipe it dry. Do not turn the power on until the machine is completely dry.

❏Installation environment

• The printer should be used where humidity is low, where there is little dust, and where the printer is not in direct sunlight.

• Avoid placing or leaning anything on top of the printer. If you accidentally drop any object into the machine, turn the power off immediately, then carefully remove the object.

• Do not twist the ribbon while installing it.

❏Operating condition

• Wait at least two seconds after turning power off before turning it back again. The initialization process may not be performed correctly if this is not done.

• Do not touch the print head immediately after printing because it is too hot.

• Never operate the printer without paper or paper properly installed. If you use paper that is not as wide as the platen, be sure that printing does not exceed paper width. Use software control to change the width of the print line.

• Never insert or pull out an interface cable while the power to the printer and computer is on.

• Be sure to turn off the printer before turning off a connected host computer.

Caution for use

Paper Rack

Power Cord

Sound Seal Cover

Ribbon Cassette

Printer

Handbook

Reverse Control Panel

Operation Guide Sheet

PARKTOF SET

ENTER

SETUP

M.RLF

LF M.LFFF

TEAR

OFF RLFON LINE

P.OUT

LINE

POWER

EXIT

BIN

L C D

RESET

BUSINESS PRINTER

Handbook

CD-ROM

Driver-CD with Owner's Manual, printer driver software

Unpacking the printer

To make your first print, follow the procedure below . For more detailed instructions on setting your printer, please refer to the page indicated.

Self Test

❏ To set up the printer

1. Install the paper rack, the sound seal cover, and the ribbon cassette — Pages 10 and 11.

2. Load the single cut sheet paper or fanfold paper. Press the FF key to load the paper — Pages 13 and 14.

❏ To make a test print

1. Set the paper size to the printer in the setup options — Pages 28 and 29.

2. Press the LF key and hold while initializing the printer by the RESET key. Hold the LF key until the self test starts — Page 21.

❏ To connect your computer

1. With all equipment turned off, connect the printer to your computer. Interface cable is purchased separately — Page 12.

2. Use the extended setup options (emulation type and communication enhancement section) to match the specification needs between the printer and your computer — Pages 47 to 50.

3. Select the printer driver from your application software — Pages 40 and 54.

Quick startup

Features

❏ Wide selection of paper size

• Single cut sheet papers A3, A4, B4, B5, Letter, Legal

• Fanfold continuous paper 5 - 16 inch wide paper

• Multi-part paper Original plus 6 copies (total clearance: 0.41mm (0.016”) Double, triple, or quadruple strikes to strengthen the copy quality (Multipart mode)

• Labeling paper Label peel-proof capability

❏ Many variations of font types and character spacings

• 2 resident fonts Roman and Sans serif

• 6 character spacings 10, 12, 15, 17.1, 20 characters per inch (CPI), and proportional characters

❏ Easy operation

• User programmable files give an instant switch to different interface configuration.

❏ Superb compatibility and connectability

• Compatible to major printer emulations, IBM and Epson printers.

• Communication protocols adjustable to any computer.

• Interface connections provided for parallel and RS-232C.

• Parallel and serial interface are switched automatically, when "AUTO" setting is selected.

1. Introduction

Options and expendables

Cut Sheet Feeder Pull Tractor (#BP-57008)

Bin1 (#BP-78009)

Bin2 (#BP-78009E)

Matrix Print Head (#BP-57090-1) Ribbon Cassette (#SBP-1051)

The Cut Sheet Feeder provides fast and automatic feeding of Cut Sheet on the BP-6000. It greatly enhances the speed and efficiency of document printing by feeding of up to 80 single sheets of paper without reloading.

Paper dimensions

Length: 14.5"~7.0" Width : 15.0"~5.7"

Weight : 15~21 lbs.

We recommend the use of the Pull Tractor, especially, when using the extra-thick papers or performing continuous operation. This is the preferred path since it is the most efficient paper feed path.

1. Introduction

❏ Power cord

One of the following plug types is supplied. See "Connecting the power cord" on page 12.

Please see a rating plate on the back of your printer for appropriate input voltage and consult your dealer for a specific type of power cord.

120V For USA

240V For U.K.

240V For Australia

220-240V For Europe

1. Introduction

Paper Guide

Ribbon Cassette

Platen

Power Switch

Paper Select Lever (Friction Lever)

Head Adjustment Lever

Printhead

Paper Bail

Sound Seal Cover

Paper Rack

Paper Cutter

Top Rear Cover

Operator Panel

Tractor Cover

Tractor Lock Lever

Printer Cover

Rear Cover

Printer description

❏ Operation guide sheet

The operation guide sheet helps you to operate some of the basic options on the front control panel. You can peel the sheet backing paper to stick anywhere on your printer.

❏ Reverse control panel sheet

Installation

The reverse control panel sheet allows you to easily read the function key labels from the back of the printer. In situations where working from the back of the printer is convenient, simply lay the reverse control panel sheet in position over the standard control panel.

Note:

If you set the invert display mode in the extended setup options, the display messages also become upside down orientation.

PARK

TOF SET

ENTER

SETUP

M.RLF

M.LF

TEAR

OFF

RLF

ON LINE

P.OUT

LINE

POWER

EXIT

BIN

L C D

RESET

PARK

PAPER

ENTER

SETUP

M.RLF

M.LF

TEAR

OFF

RLF

LINE

P.OUT

LINE

POWER

EXIT

QUALITY

L C D

RESET

1. Introduction

❏ Physical dimension(Model A)

Weight: 44.1 lbs. (20 kg)

17.5" (445mm)

19.9" (505mm)

24.4" (620mm)

15.4" (390mm)

17.1" (435mm)

10.2" (260mm)

12.0 " (305mm)

Sound Seal Cover

11.6" (295mm)

∗Paper Rack in flat position

(Continuous paper setting)

∗Paper Rack in upright position

(Single sheet setting)

∗Paper Rack in flat position

(Continuous paper setting)

1. Introduction

❏ Physical dimension(Model B)

18.5" (470mm)

20.9" (530mm)

24.4" (620mm)

15.4" (390mm)

17.1" (435mm)

10.2" (260mm)

13.0" (330mm)

Sound Seal Cover

11.6" (295mm)

∗Paper Rack in flat position

(Continuous paper setting)

∗Paper Rack in upright position

(Single sheet setting)

∗Paper Rack in flat position

(Continuous paper setting)

Installing the paper rack

1. Slide both paper guide to the

extreme left and right edges of the paper rack.

2. With the two small pivots on either

side of the paper rack downward, fit the pivots in the groove on the rear top cover.

3. Place the paper rack in upright

position for single cut sheet paper and lay it down for fanfold continuous paper.

Installing the sound seal cover

1. Lay the sound seal cover upside

down on the printer.

2. Fit one of the holes of the cover to

the stud of the L-angle hinge on one side of the printer.

3. Fit the other hole to the other stud

by pressing the L-angle hinge inward then out through the hole.

The paper guides should be placed to the out edges during the installation or removal of the paper rack.

Make sure that both studs are out through the hole completely, otherwise, the sound seal cover will be stuck in place.

Note

2. Setting up

Pivots

Groove

Rear Top Cover

L-angle Hinge

Installing the ribbon cassette

Turn OFF the printer's power and before the installation. However, the power should remain ON if data is in the printer waiting to be printed.

1. Open the printer cover.

2. Manually move the print head to the extreme right side of the printer for easy installation of the

ribbon. Do not try to move the print head if the power is on.

3. Turn the ribbon feed knob in the direction of the arrow on the knob to remove any slack in the

ribbon.

4. Place the ribbon cassette on the left and right cassette holders, such that the ribbon rests on the

ribbon guide. Check to be sure that the ribbon drive shaft on the left cassette holder is inserted in the hole on the bottom of the ribbon cassette.

5. Turn the ribbon feed knob in the direction of the arrow on the knob to remove any slack in the

ribbon.

6. Replace the front printer cover and set the head adjustment lever to the proper position for the best

print quality.

Cassette Holders

Ribbon Guide

Ribbon Mask

Cassette Holder

2. Setting up

CAUTION Do not touch the print head if the printer has been running for a long time. Wait until the print head is cooled off.

Remove any slack from ribbon

Ribbon Feed Knob

Connecting the computer

The printer has a parallel interface connector (Centronics) and serial interface connector (RS-232C). Before you connect an interface cable to your computer, you need to know what type of printer driver is supported by your software applications and what type of connector is needed to attach the printer to the computer.

❏ Parallel Interface

36-pin plug

❏ Serial Interface

25-pin plug

Connecting the power cord

Check the power requirement printed on the rating plate on the rear of the printer before attaching the power cord and turning on the printer. Both POWER and P.OUT lamps light up when the printer is switched on correctly.

CAUTION

220-240V 120V

CAUTION

220-240V 120V

T5A 250V

T2.5A 250V(For European)

CAUTION

220-240V 120V

Voltage Selector

2. Setting up

120V : USA, Canada

220-240V : Europe,Asia,Oceania

For continued protection against risk of fire and destruction of power PCB Assembly, switch the voltage selector according to using voltage.

Note

Loading the paper

❏ Fanfold continuous paper

1. Move the friction lever qtoward the front of the printer to set the

FANFOLD paper setting.

2. Set the print head adjustment leverw. In general, position 1 is used for one-part paper. (See page 15)

3. Remove or open the rear cover eof the printer to lock the cover in the open position.

4. Release the tractor lock levers r (upward), and move the right tractor to the marked position as shown in the figure, and lock it in place.

5. Open both tractor covers t and place the fanfold paper so that the tractor pins are aligned with the holes in the paper. Carefully close both tractor covers.

6. After the paper is properly installed, re-adjust the left tractor to a position to keep the paper taut (but not too taut) between the left and right tractors.

7. To load the paper, press the PARK key or the FF key on the front panel. The fanfold paper is fed to the top-of-form position 17/72 inch (6mm) below the top edge of the paper. The top-of-form position can be adjusted from 0/72 inch to 180/72 inch (64mm) in the setup options.

8. The paper bail automatically lowers to press the paper against the platen when the leading edge of the paper feeds more than one inch onto the platen.

Be careful not to catch your finger when closing the tractor covers.

Caution

2. Setting up

Rear Cover

Not Too Taut !!

Left Tractor Cover

Left Margin Marker

Releasing direction

Tractor Cover

Right Tractor

Tracter Lock Lever

❏ Single sheets paper

1. Move the paper select lever qtoward the rear of the printer to the SINGLE SHEET setting.

2. Set the print head adjustment lever w. In general, position 1 is used for one-part paper. (See page 15)

3. Raise the paper rack to the vertical position and adjust the left paper guide e to the proper position for the size of the paper being used.

4. Place single sheet of paper against the paper rack and let it slide behind the platen.

5. Adjust the right paper guide so that it comfortably holds the paper in between the two paper guides.

6. Press the PARK key or the FF key to load the single sheet paper to the top-of-form position 17/72 inch (6mm) below the top edge of the paper. The top-of-form position can be adjusted from 0/72 inch to 180/72 inch (64mm) by using the front panel controls in the setup option.

7. The paper bail automatically lowers to press the paper against the platen when the leading edge of the paper feeds more than one inch onto the platen.

If the paper is not loaded on the proper mark, the printer may not detect the paper and will issue PAPER ERROR.

If the paper is not completely fed in, slightly push the paper downward. If it is still not fed in, look in the TROUBLESHOOTING section.

1. Extension Arms The extension arms are used to keep large size (Legal, B4) cut sheet paper from falling behind the paper rack. When using the extension arms, pull the arm until it clicks and locks in place.

2. RLF, M.RLF, TEAR OFF, PARK keys are invalid in the cut sheet paper.

Note

Notes

2. Setting up

Paper Size Marker

Extension Arms

Right Paper Guide

Paper Select Lever

Left Paper Guide

❏ Vertical print position alignment

Current print line location

The current printing line (DDD...) is the third line down from the top of the ribbon guide (line spacing is 1/6 line: 6 LPI).

Adjusting the print head position

The head adjustment is used to obtain the best print quality possible for the specific paper being used. The print head position can be adjusted to accommodate printing on single and multipart forms. When using multipart forms, move the print head adjustment lever toward the front of the printer to widen the gap between the print head and the platen.

In general, position 1 is used for one-part paper. Moving the head adjustment lever one notch adjusts the print head gap an amount corresponding to the addition of one more paper part. Re-adjustment of the lever may be required depending on the quality of the actual printout:

• If smears are shown on the paper, the gap is too narrow.

• If the printed image is too light to read, the gap is too wide.

0.5"

Ribbon Guide

2. Setting up

1. The print head adjustment lever should be set before loading the paper to avoid any

paper jams.

2. If the printed image on the last copy of a multipart form is too light to read, set the

MULTIPART mode in the basic setup options (see page 30). This will increase the striking intensity for multipart forms by double or more striking each character.

Notes

Upper limit: Single sheet First click: 2 layered paper 6th click: 5 layered papar (This scale is only the suggestive number of sheet

Head Adjustment Lever:

for non-carbon part-paper.)

Move toward the front of the printer for thicker paper

Control panel and indicators

Standard Panel

Alternate up-side down reverse panel

❏ Indicators

• Display window Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

Displays status and errors during operation and menus in the setup options.

PARK

TOF SET

ENTER

SETUP

M.RLF

M.LF

TEAR

OFFRLF ON LINE

.OUT

LINE

POWER

EXIT

BIN

L C D

RESET

PARKTOF SET

ENTER

SETUP

M.RLF

LF M.LFFF

TEAR

OFF RLFON LINE

P.OUT

ON LINE

POWER

EXIT

BIN

L C D

RESET

The followings are some examples of the display messages.

If the printer is in the offline mode, the following appears on the display.

Note: Refer to the Basic setup options or Extended setup options for their display messages.

Status message

This indicates that the printer is in online and ready to print.

ONLINE

Warning message

This indicates that the printer cover is open. Close the cover to resume the operation .

COVER OPEN

Status message

This indicates a printing quality selected in the setup options.

This indicates that the printer is in offline.

OFFLINE DRAFT

QUALITY PRINT SAMPLE NLQ DRAFT S.DRAFT S.S.DRAFT

3. Control panel and operations

• Indicator lamps

❏ Function Keys

• ON LINE

Pressing this key places the printer offline so that the printer can perform some functions independent from host system. In the offline mode, data is not received. When the printer is offline, pressing the key places the printer online and ready to receive data from the host system.

The following keys are active only in the offline mode

• LF/RLF (Line feed and reverse line feed) When the LF/RLF key is pressed, paper is fed per the line spacing at the 6 line per inch forward or backward, respectively. While this key is pressed and held, the paper is continuously fed forward or backward, respectively.

Note:

The reverse line feed can not be used with single sheet paper.

• FF (Form feed) Pressing this key feeds the paper to the next top of form position. Single sheet paper is fed to eject.

• M.LF/M.RLF (Micro line feed/micro reverse line feed) When the M.LF/M.RLF key is pressed, the paper is fed 1/432 inch forward or backward, respectively. This key is used to set the paper position.

Note:

The micro reverse line feed can not be used with single sheet paper.

Lamp On Off Blinking

POWER Power On Power Off — (green)

ON LINE Online Offline Cover open, or Head overheat (green) protection activating

P.OUT Out-of-paper Paper-in Home sensor error, RAM error, (umber) or paper error.

ON LINE

.OUT

LINE

POWER

ON LINE

RLF

M.RLF

M.LF

3. Control panel and operations

• TOF SET Pressing this key sets the top of the form position at the current print head position. However, this TOF position will not be restored after the power is turned off.

• TEAR OFF [Used only for fanfold paper] Pressing this key advances the perforation of the form to the paper cutter so that the paper can be torn off from the rest.

If this key is pressed after the paper is torn off, the paper is fed backwards and the mode is returned to the offline mode. If the ON LINE key is pressed instead of the TEAR OFF key, the paper is fed backwards and then the mode is changed to the online mode.

• PARK (Paper parking) Pressing this key unloads the paper when the paper is loaded and loads the paper when the paper is not loaded.

Fanfold continuous paper (Paper select lever in fanfold setting) The paper is moved to the park position in the back of the printer by pressing this key. When pressing this key with the paper in the park position, the paper will be loaded to a print station which is between 0/72 and 180/72 inches from the leading edge of the paper, depending on the loading position programmed in the setup option.

Single sheet paper loaded (Paper select lever in single sheet setting) The paper in the print station will be ejected. When paper is in the paper rack, the paper is moved to the print station by pressing this key.

• RESET When the RESET key is pressed, the printer immediately enters the reset state and prepares for the initialize operation, which is nearly the same initialize operation as when the power is turned on.

TOF SET

TEAR OFF

PARK

RESET

PARK

TOF SET

ENTER

SETUP

M.RLF

M.LF

TEAR

OFFRLF ON LINE

.OUT

LINE

POWER

EXIT

BIN

L C D

RESET

3. Control panel and operations

• SETUP (Alternate to the EXIT) When the SETUP key is pressed in the offline mode, the printer enters the setup options. The setup options are explained later in the "Basic setup options".

In the setup options, this key is used as the EXIT key. When the key is pressed in the setup options, the printer exits from the setup options and enters the offline mode.

• BIN (Alternate to the ENTER) This key is for selecting the active paper tray of the cut sheet feeder or the paper feed method: BIN 1, BIN 2, BIN 1+2, or MANUAL. BIN 1, BIN 2, or BIN 1+2 appears only when the cut sheet feeder (CSF) option is set. To register, select and hold the key for one second.

Note

The paper select lever must be switched according to the selection.

In the setup options, this key is used as the ENTER key. When the key is pressed in the setup options, the current selection in the setup options will register to the printer.

• OTHERS

The ←, →, ↓, ↑ and ENTER keys become effective only in the setup options entered by pressing the SETUP key. For more information refer to "Basic setup options"

❏ Control Levers

• Paper Select Lever

The paper select lever serves to switch between the fanfold continuous paper setting and the single sheet paper setting (or CSF setting when CSF is installed).

•

Head adjustment Lever

This lever adjusts the gap between the print head and platen. The correct gap adjustment for a different paper thickness is required to obtain optimum print quality. See also page 15.

PARK

TOF SET

ENTER

SETUP

M.RLF

M.LF

TEAR

OFFRLF ON LINE

.OUT

LINE

POWER

EXIT

BIN

L C D

RESET

SETUP

EXIT

ENTER

BIN

3. Control panel and operations

Paper parking

This function moves fanfold paper back to the push tractor position (park station) so that single sheet paper can be used. Specially it is useful when switching from fanfold paper to single sheet paper.

• Pressing the PARK key removes the fanfold paper from the print station so that single sheet

paper can be used.

• Switching of the paper select lever is required for the actual mechanical switching of the paper

path.

• Pressing the PARK key when the printer is in the paper-out state loads the selected paper

(fanfold or single sheet) to the top-of-form position.

The following chart explains the paper handling of the PARK key in the offline state:

1. Make sure that the setting of the paper select lever corresponds to the type of paper being used.

2. The paper park function causes a PAPER ERROR in the following situations: a) when the fanfold paper does not set in the park station (at the push tractors) after

moving more than 22 inches backward

b) when the paper (fanfold or single sheet) is not autoloaded to the print position after

feeding more than 8 inches (At this time, the printer tries to sense the paper in the printer.)

c) when the single sheet paper is not ejected from the printer after advancing more

than 22 inches.

Paper Select Lever P.OUT Indicator Action

Continuous Paper ON Autoload the paper (similar to the FF key)

OFF Park the paper in the push tractor position

Single Sheets ON Autoload the paper (similar to the FF key)

OFF Eject the paper (similar to the FF key)

Notes

3. Control panel and operations

Printing test pattern

Before performing the printer's self test, be sure the ribbon cassette and paper are properly installed in the printer. The self test prints a continuous pattern of printable characters (ASCII character pattern) in either draft or near letter quality (NLQ). While test printing is executed, the ON LINE lamp blinks and the LCD indicates “SELF TEST”.

❏ To run the draft self test

Press the LF key while turning ON the printer's power. If the printer is already turned ON, the draft self test may be performed by pressing the LF key together with the RESET key. Keep pressing the LF key until the self test begins.

❏ To run the NLQ self test

Press both the LF and ON LINE keys simultaneously while turning ON the printer. If the printer is already turned ON, the NLQ self test may be performed by pressing both the LF and ON LINE keys simultaneously together with the RESET key.

Keep pressing the LF and ON LINE keys until the self test begins.

❏ To stop the self test temporarily

Press the ON LINE key to stop printing.

❏ To resume the self test

Press the ON LINE key again to restart printing.

❏ To terminate this function

Press the RESET key or turn off the power.

PARK

TOF SET

ENTER

SETUP

M.RLF

M.LF

TEAR

OFFRLF ON LINE

.OUT

LINE

POWER

EXIT

BIN

L C D

RESET

Before initiating the self test, make sure that the width of the paper, especially fanfold paper loaded in the printer fits within the maximum print length in a line selected in the extended setup options.

3. LINE WIDTH

WIDTH:13.6 INCH WIDTH: 8 INCH

Maximum printable column at 10 cpi

.................... 136 columns

.................... 80 columns

Note

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Tearing off a form

(Used only with fanfold paper)

This function is activated by the TEAR OFF key and feeds fanfold paper so that the perforation is aligned with the paper cutter located at the top rear of the printer, thus enabling simple paper tearing. During the tear off operation, the FF, PARK, M.LF, and M.RLF keys are the only active keys and are used to correctly align the paper to the paper cutter.

After tearing off the form, pressing the TEAR OFF key a second time reverse feeds the paper to the top of the next available form.

Paper Cutter

Pressing the TEAR OFF key (or the ONLINE key) the second time may return the paper to the original print position when the top edge of the form does not pass above the paper cutter prior to the first TEAR OFF operation.

Note

3. Control panel and operations

Power-on operation summary

3. Control panel and operations

Operation (reference page)

Self test, draft (P21) Self test,NLQ (P21) Hex dump, draft (P57) Hex dump,NLQ (P57) Vertical alignment (P61) EEPROM initialize (P55)

ON LINE

PARK

TOF SET

M. LF

M. RLF

RLF

TEAR OFF

SETUP

BIN

RESET

POWER

1. Use either the RESET key or power switch when the circle is in both the RESET and POWER columns.

2. EEPROM initialize operation requires the vertical alignment operation after the execution of the EEPROM initialize.

Notes

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